Capesize rates take a breather from recent gains

Capesize freight rates suffered a dip as the bullish momentum flatten out with fewer fixtures being done at higher rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average dipped by RMB 67 day-on-day to $14,781 on Tuesday, as the market lost steam with concerns on the muted Atlantic basin. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then moved down …

European Close

The Dalian Iron ore had given up its late gains overnight and closed unchanged on the day this morning.  The Doji star had indicated indecision in the market and warned we could potentially see some form of market pullback in the evening session. Price has held resulting in the offshore contract moving 1 dollar higher …

Capesize rates rise on global market optimism

Capesize freight rates continued to rise due to market optimism over Covid-19 vaccines that improve shipping and oil demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up by RMB 427 day-on-day to $14,848 on Monday, as market sentiment improved. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also moved up by 0.92% or 11 points to 1,207 readings, …

Capesize rates bounce from the low on better fixtures

Capesize freight rates rebounded from previous session losses, due to handful of fixtures done on firmer rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average inched up by RMB 244 day-on-day to $14,421 on Friday, as market confidence returned after a flurry of fixtures. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then moved up slightly by 0.17% or 2 …

Capesize rates fall on slow shipping activities

Capesize freight rates dropped on thin market activities amid bearish market sentiment in shipping demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average fell by RMB 514 day-on-day to $14,177 on Thursday, as low Atlantic fixtures weighted on prompt paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then slipped by 2.45% or 30 points to 1,194 readings, due …

European Close 05/11/20

The Election count is dragging on leaving uncertainty in certain financial sectors. Equities are catching a bid whilst the USD continues to come under pressure, having produced a rejection candle yesterday. For iron ore the market is finding support having traded down to RMB 772 overnight. The offshore futures are seeing a similar pattern, a …